The second post of the 2023 Summer Road Trip series follows the adventure to Portland, Oregon. The Columbia River Gorge offers up miles of scenic landscape along the Oregon-Washington border, and Multnomah Falls, Oregon's tallest waterfall, is a popular hiking and photo spot.
After a stressful Saturday morning professional test, the Cranky Camper hiked to Etiwanda Falls. The Etiwanda Wilderness Preserve protects Riversidian Alluvial Sage Scrub habitat and the endemic species found there.
While wet weather can bring beautiful blooms and lush scenery, heavy rain and snowfall can present hazards on trails even after the inclement weather has passed. Be aware of trail conditions and be prepared for potential obstacles.
If Golden Canyon looks a bit like they're out of a movie scene, it may be because it was used in the filming of "A New Hope." Formed by faulting and geologic uplift, Death Valley National Park has many scenic, other-worldly places to explore.
The Cranky Camper shares her experience hiking underprepared in unexpected snow with lessons learned.
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